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United States Sen. Ted Cruz flew to Cancun amid Texas' deep freeze
19 Feb 2021
CNN
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) says he was "wanting to be a good dad" when he flew to Cancun, Mexico, with his family while millions in Texas were without power amid deadly winter weather, according to a statement released by his office.
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